Flexible Fabricated Products
Aluminum Foil Cloth
Code prefix AFC
Aluminium foil cloth conventionally uses alkali-free fiberglass cloth as the base and is made through finishing and foil lamination, with the processing form customised to the working conditions. Ceramic fiber cloth, bio-soluble fiber cloth or steel wire reinforced glass cloth can be selected as the base. Alkali-free glass based foil cloth has a short-term tolerance of 550 C and cannot run continuously at that temperature; a higher-temperature base improves the overall rating.
- Continuous
- 500°C
- 932 °F
- Short peak
- 550°C
- 1022 °F
- Construction
- Unreinforced
- AFC
Spec sheets are issued against the confirmed grade, with the test method named on the report.
01 — Product description
Foil over a woven base
Aluminum foil cloth conventionally uses alkali-free fiberglass cloth as the base and is manufactured through finishing and aluminum foil lamination, with the processing form customised to the working conditions. Ceramic fiber cloth, bio-soluble fiber cloth and steel wire reinforced glass cloth can be selected as base cloth as needed. Alkali-free glass based foil cloth has a short-term tolerance of 550 C and cannot be operated continuously at that temperature; replacing the base with a high-temperature resistant material improves the overall rating.
| Specification | Thickness (mm) | Width (mm) | Weight (g/m²) | Weave | Foil | Roll length (m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA500 | 0.5 | 1000 | 500 | Twill | Single side | 100 |
Thickness, width and weight may vary by ±10 % in production, and other thickness and dimension specifications can be customised beyond the standard.
Working condition suitability and restrictions
Suitable for dry static protection, mainly providing thermal insulation, radiant heat protection, moisture protection, anti-corrosion and sealing protection. The foil face does not resist continuous open flame burning, high-speed medium erosion, strong mechanical friction or acid and alkali corrosion, and the product is not suitable for long-term high-temperature baking, high-pressure loading or liquid immersion. Base materials differ in temperature resistance, so the base grade must match the actual condition.
Usage precautions
- Cutting and processing releases fiber dust; ventilate, wear dust protection and dispose of waste under local environmental regulations.
- 550 C is the short-term tolerance of the alkali-free glass base; over-temperature long-term use is strictly prohibited.
- Inspect regularly and replace when the foil detaches, is damaged or ages.
- All technical data are for reference; users should test suitability and follow relevant safety regulations.
02 — Characteristics
Radiant and moisture barrier
Provides thermal insulation, radiant heat protection, moisture protection, anti-corrosion and sealing.
Base cloth options
Alkali-free glass as standard, with ceramic, bio-soluble or wire reinforced glass available.
Standard specification
GA500: 0.5 mm, 1000 mm wide, 500 g/m², twill weave, single-side foil, 100 m roll.
03 — Typical properties
Values typical, confirm against duty
| Test item | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Base cloth | Optional ceramic or soluble | |
| Short-term, glass | Not continuous | |
| Thickness | GA500 standard | |
| Width | Standard | |
| Weight | GA500 | |
| Weave | Single-side foil | |
| Roll length | Standard | |
| Tolerance | Thickness, width, weight |
04 — Standard sizes
| Product code | Dimensions |
|---|---|
| GA500 | 0.5 mm × 1000 mm, 500 g/m², twill, single side, 100 m |
| AFC-CUSTOM | Other thickness and dimensions to order |
05 — Where it is used
- Thermal insulation jacketing
- Radiant heat protection
- Moisture and weather protection
- Anti-corrosion wrapping
- Sealing protection of equipment and ducts
Service limits
- The foil face does not resist continuous open flame, high-speed media erosion, strong mechanical friction or acid and alkali corrosion.
- Not for long-term high-temperature baking, high-pressure loading or liquid immersion.
- 550 C is the short-term tolerance of the glass base; over-temperature long-term use is prohibited.
- Replace when the foil detaches, is damaged or ages; cutting releases fiber dust.
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